https://jobs.co.uk/job/contract-engineering-buyer-orion-electrotech--a5cd8c10-914e-497e-a046-b660e13bcc6e RSS feed for CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER at Orion Electrotech. en-gb Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:54:26 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/contract-engineering-buyer-orion-electrotech--a5cd8c10-914e-497e-a046-b660e13bcc6e https://jobs.co.uk/job/contract-engineering-buyer-orion-electrotech--a5cd8c10-914e-497e-a046-b660e13bcc6e Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:51:29 GMT Location: Bletchley | Salary: 35.00-35.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | CONTRACT ENGINEERING BUYER 6-12 months rolling, Immediate start available Innovative manufacturer is looking for a contract Production Buyer to support some of their key projects.As contract Buyer, it will be a varied Purchasing role with responsibility for direct purchasing within manufacture supporting the Purchasing Manager to procure day-to-day items across a mechanical / electro-mechanical commodity range for production, from mechanical components/assemblies including metalwork to cables, electronics, and consumables. Key accountabilities for contract Buyer will include: Supporting the purchasing of shop floor itemsPrice negotiation / ensuring the lowest overall cost of acquisition.Placing purchase orders for a defined range of suppliers, using the SAP / MRP / ERP systemEnsure suppliers deliver product to agreed delivery dates. Cost reductionsMonitor supplier performanceTo succeed in this interesting Buyer''s role, you will need: Previous purchasing / procurement experience in a production/manufacturing environment Broad-based direct purchasing experience, ideally covering mechanical, electro-mechanical or electrical commodities. A working knowledge of SAP / MRP / ERP systems ... Contract